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NACE No. 6 / SSPC-SP 13 - Answer -Joint surface preparation standard for surface preparation of
concrete
For the general application of tape on a pipeline, what NACE / SSPC standard is common -
Answer -• NACE No.3 / SSPC-SP6
NACE TM 21240 - Answer -• Peel test
Peel test of heat shrink coatings
3 tier pass/fail criteria
ASTM D 1730 - Answer -Preparation of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Surfaces for Painting
ASTM D 1731 - Answer -Preparation of Hot Dip Aluminum Surfaces for Painting
ASTM D 1732 - Answer -Preparation of Magnesium Surfaces for Painting
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, SSPC-SP 16 - Answer -Brush-Off Blast Cleaning of Coated and Uncoated Galvanized Steel,
Stainless Steel, and Non-Ferrous Metals
Which standard defines the minimum level of surface cleanliness for thermal spray coatings in
atmospheric exposure? - Answer -NACE 2/SSPC-SP 10 or ISO SA 2 1/2
ASTM D 2240 - Answer -Standard Test Method for Rubber Property--Durometer Hardness
ASTM 3363 - Answer -Pencil hardness test
ASTM D 2583 - Answer -standard test method for indentation hardness of rigid plastics by
means of a Barcol Impressor
ASTM D 4138 (method A) - Answer -Standard for a tooke Gauge
ASTM D 4138 method C - Answer -Saberg Drill
ASTM D 3359 method B - Answer -Cross hatch cutter (Adhesion Standard)
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